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COUNCIL MEETING APR 13 1998 CrTYOFORONO REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: April 13, 1998 ITEM NO.: 0 Department Approval: Name Brad Bressler Title Planning Assistant Administrator Reviewed:Agenda Section: Zoning Item Description:#2248 Mary Jane Hauser 1540 Bohns Point Road Variance-Public Hearing Zoning District: LR-IB One Family Lakeshore Residential District (1 acre) Lot Area:57,200 s.f. (1.13 acres) Application: The applicant had proposed the construction of a new residence on a vacant lot that would not meet hardcover requirements. A variance for hardcover was required in the 75 ’ to 250’ lakeshore setback. The City Council directed staff by a 4 to 0 vote at the March 23, 1998 Council meeting to draft a denial resolution for this application based on the following findings of fact: • The percentage of hardcover proposed for the residence and driveway in the 75 ’ to 250 lakeshore setback is 25.9% where 25% is allowed. • The property meets area and width requirements. Allowing the requested hardcover variance would set a negative precedent in allowing a hardcover variance for new construction on a vacant lot of record that meets all zoning requirements and would not be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the City’s Community Management Plan and Zoning Ordinance. • A residence of reasonable proportions can be constructed on the lot without the granting of a ‘• •■^'•dcover variance. The residence as proposed includes a substantial driveway and two decks. The hardcover requirement can be met with minor adjustments to these amenities. . The plight of the applicant is not due to a hardship unique to the property, but rather the desire to create decks and a driveway that increase the hardcover amount over what is allowed by code. COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED: To approve or amend the enclosed resolution.